medications eye and nervous system

Analgesics

Medications designed to relieve pain.

aspirin

Brand names include Bayer and Ecotrin.

acetaminophen

Brand name is Tylenol.

ibuprofen

Brand name is Motrin.

Anesthetic

Medications used to induce anesthesia.

lidocaine

Brand name is Xylocaine.

pentobarbital

Brand name is Nembutal.

propofol

Brand name is Diprivan.

procaine

Brand name is Novocaine.

Anticonvulsant

Medications used to control seizures.

carbamezepine

brand name is Tegretol

phenobarbital

brand name is Nembutal

levodopa

Also known as L-dopa or Lardopa.

levodopa, carbidopa

Brand name is Sinemet.

Hypnotic

Medications that induce sleep.

secobarbital

Brand name is Seconal.

temazepam

Brand name is Restoril.

Narcotic Analgesic

Medications that help relieve pain and can be addictive.

morphine

Brand name is MS Contin.

oxycodone

Brand name is OxyContin.

meperidine

Brand name is Demerol.

Anesthetic Ophthalmic Solution

Solutions used to numb the eye.

proparacaine

Brand names include Ak-Taine and Ocu-Caine.

tetracaine

Brand names include Opticaine and Pontocaine.

Antibiotic Ophthalmic Solution

Medications used to treat eye infections.

erythromycin

Brand names include Del-Mycin and Illotycin Ophthalmic.

Antiglaucoma Solutions

Medications used to lower intraocular pressure.

timolol

Brand names include Bitimol and Timoptic.

acetazolamide

Brand names include Ak-Zol and Dazamide.

prostaglandin analogs

Brand names include Lumigan and Xalatan.

Artificial Tears

Lubricating solutions for dry eyes.

buffered isotonic solutions

Brand names include Akwa Tears, Refresh Plus, Moisture Eyes.

Miotic Drops

Medications that constrict the pupil.

physostigmine

Brand names include Eserine Sulfate and Isopto Eserine.

carbachol

Brand names include Carbastat and Miostat.

atropine sulfate

Brand names include Atropine-Care Ophthalmic and Atropisol Ophthalmic.

Mydriatic Drops

Medications that dilate the pupil.

tetrahydrozoline

Brand names include Visine and Murine.